Marquette University Athletics
Women's Soccer Falls To Tulane in Overtime, 2-1
9/19/2003 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Sept. 19, 2003
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MILWAUKEE - Tulane forward Jackie Obert scored two goals and the Green Wave and got solid play from goalkeeper Megan Morey do defeat Marquette, 2-1, in the first Conference USA match of the season for both teams.
Tulane struck first. After a turnover, Obert played a shot toward the Marquette net from 14 yards. Shooting into a gusting wind, the ball dipped and danced through the Marquette defense and into the goal before MU keeper Katie Bissen could react to its sudden movements. The goal occurred in the 51st minute and gave the Green Wave (4-2-1, 1-0 C-USA) the first lead of the contest.
With the Tulane defense playing back, Marquette had a number of opportunities. The Golden Eagles (3-3-1, 0-1 C-USA) had 13 of their 24 shots in the second half. Sophomore Julie Thompson nearly tied the match in the 77th minute when she slid for a ball that was played in to the eight yard mark. Morey came out to meet the ball as Thompson made contact. It was one of seven saves on the day for Morey.
The aggressive nature eventually paid off as Marquette tied the contest in the 80th minute. Freshman Alison Loughrin scored from close range when she ran on cross from sophomore Heather Goranson. The goal was Loughrin's second of the season.
MU had an opportunity to close out the game in regulation. In the 86th minute, Thompson again narrowly missed on a score. A looping shot of hers from 12 yards cleared the head of Morey, but was cleared off the goal line by Tulane defender Asia Simons.
The Green Wave won the match in the 108th minute, scoring on their only shot in the extra frames. Obert scored her second goal of the contest, benefitting from a collision in front of the net after a corner kick. Jaclyn Benjamin's entry was played out to Obert by Rachel Thompson.
Marquette returns to action when it plays Houston at noon at Uihlein Park on Sunday, Sept. 21.
